Based on Mario Puzo's epic novel and Francis Ford Coppola's classic film, The Godfather has players assuming the role of a small-fry mobster working his way up the family ranks in 1940s New York City. The player's story unfolds in parallel with key events from the film, and plays out in a large, open-ended game world. The game was developed at EA's Redwood Shores studio and represents Electronic Arts' entry into mature-themed gaming. The Xbox 360 version was custom built for the console and features enhanced BlackHand Control combat, improved graphics, and HDTV support.

In The Godfather: Mob Wars, a game designed exclusively for the PSP, gamers must test their mob skills while rising through the Corleone ranks and engaging in turf wars in the PSP-exclusive Mob Wars mode.

The Godfather The Game for Xbox 360 retails for a suggested price of $59.99. The Godfather: Mob Wars for the PSP retails for a suggested price of $39.99. Both games are rated "M" for Mature. Land-lubbing bilge rats need not apply.